Sarah Raven

Sarah Raven is an acclaimed broadcaster, journalist, author, teacher and public speaker whose passion for gardening, flowers, food and nature has made her one of the UK’s most recognisable voices in horticulture. Known for her warmth, enthusiasm and expert knowledge, Sarah delivers engaging talks on subjects ranging from gardening and flower arranging to cooking, sustainability and wellbeing, while also sharing personal insight into the history and gardens of Sissinghurst.

A keen gardener, cook and writer, Sarah has built a successful career inspiring people to grow, create and live more seasonally. She runs a thriving mail-order business specialising in beautiful, productive plants, based on varieties trialled and grown at her farm in East Sussex. Alongside this, Sarah teaches highly regarded courses in gardening, flower arranging, growing and cooking, hosted both at her farm and across the UK.

Sarah is also a familiar face on television, having presented for the BBC on a variety of programmes including Gardeners’ World, the 2014 series Great British Garden Revival and numerous appearances from the Chelsea Flower Show. In 2012, she fronted the BBC2 series Bees, Butterflies and Blooms, which explored the insect crisis and championed practical ways to increase pollinator habitats through planting and sustainable gardening.

As a writer, Sarah contributes regularly to respected publications including The Daily Telegraph, Country Living, Gardens Illustrated, Gardeners’ World Magazine, The English Garden and Sainsbury’s Magazine. Her writing combines expert knowledge with an accessible, inspiring style that encourages readers to connect more deeply with food, flowers and the natural world.

Sarah is also the bestselling author of a number of award-winning gardening and cookery books. Her titles have earned widespread recognition, including Best Specialist Gardening Book for The Cutting Garden and Cookery Book of the Year for Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook. Combining her medical training with her love of food and growing, Sarah’s work often explores the links between gardening, cooking and healthy living.

Her book Vita Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst: The Creation of a Garden offers a deeply personal and insightful exploration of one of the world’s most celebrated gardens, bringing Vita Sackville-West’s writing up to date while revealing the vision, beauty and craftsmanship behind Sissinghurst’s enduring appeal.

Whether speaking about gardening, creativity, sustainability, healthy living or the power of reconnecting with nature, Sarah Raven brings expertise, inspiration and genuine passion to every audience.

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